Page 1 < • ' CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY 1979 MODEL 172N Serial No. THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE Registration AT ALL TIMES. ONLY FOR EDUCATION THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQ_ U IRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3 AND CONSTITUTES...
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Page 3 We urg' e 'you to read ·it from cqver to cover, and to refer to it frequently. Our interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased w. i th your purehase of a Cessna. World-wid�, the Cessr.ia ,Dealer Organization backed by the Cessna Customer Services Dep�rtment ?- t ands ready'fo serve you.
Page 4: Performance Specifications
CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172 N SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS SPEED: 125 KNOTS ..Maximum at Sea Level 122 KNOTS . . • • • • Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Ft reserve at 45% power . 485NM ;...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CESSNA TAaLE OF CONTENTS MODEL 172N TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION GENERAL ......1 LIMITATIONS.- ....•..2 EM�RGENCY PROCEDURES .... 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES ....4 PERFORMANCE ....... 5 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ E Q tJIPMENT·LIS J ....6 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRI PTIONS ....
Page 7: General
CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172N GENERAL SECT. I O · N 1 GENERAL· TABLE OF CONIENTS Page Three View Introduction Descriptive Data Engine . . . 1- 3 Propeller Fuel . •. . 1 -4 •' Maximum Certificated Weights . . 1-5, .
Page 8 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172N � 8'-9 1/2 " MAX. �I 1- - - - - - - 26'-11" • 11'-•" NOTES: Wing span shown with strobe lights installed Maximum height shown with nose gear depressed, all tires and nose strut properly inflated.
Page 9 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172N. GENERAL IN Tfl O D U CT IO N This han.dbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required � ..• to be furni�h ed to· the pilot by CA R Part 3. It also cont�in s supplem ental dat a sup pli ed by Ces sna Afr cra ft Co :mp any .
Page 10 OESSNA SEOTIO N 1 MODEL 172 N QENERAL Fuel Oapa, c ity: Standard Tanks: • Total Oapacity: 43 gallons. Total Capacity' Each Tank: 21.5 gallo}ls. Total U sable: 40 gallons. Long �ange Tanks: • Total Oapacity: 54 gallons. Total Capacity Each Tank: 27 gallons. Total U sable: 50 gallons.
Page 11: Cabin And Entry Dimensions
SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172N MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED w· E IGHT.S Ramp, Normal Category: 2307 lbs. Utility.Ca.t, e gory: 2007 lbs. Takeoff, Normal Category: 2300 Ibs. uiility Category: 2000 Ibs. Laµding, Normal Category: 2300 lbs. Utility Category: 2000 lbs. Weight in Baggage Compartment, Normal Category:...
Page 12: Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology
S ECTION 1 OESSNA GEN ERAL MODEL 17�N SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS KCAS Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for position and instrument error and expressed in knots. Knots calibrated airspeed is equal to KTAS in standard atmosphere at sea level.
Page 13 CES$NA SECTION 1 MODEL 172N GENERAL It is expressed in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fah renheit. ° ,..,.) Standard Standard Temperature is 15 C at sea level pressure alti ° Tempera tude and decreases by 2 C for each 1000 feet of altitude. ture Pressure Pressure Altitude is the altitude read from an altim�ter...
Page 14: Weight An. D -Balance Terminology
CESSNA SE CTIO N 1 MODEL 172N GEN ERAL. WEIGHT AN. D -BALANCE TERMINOLOGY Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from / · Refer�n ce twhich all horizontal distances are me�sured for balance � Dåtum'. purposes. Station is a location along the airplane fuselage given in Station terms of the distance from the reference datum.
Page 16: Limitations
CESSNA · s ECTION 2 MODEL 172N LIMITATIONS SECT· t oN 2 LIMITATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction ..Airspeed Limitations Airspeed Indicator Markings Power Plant Limi-tations ..Power Plant Instrument Markings 2- 6 Weight Limits .
Page 17 CESSNA SECTION 2 MODEL 172N LIMITATIONS IN1RODUCTION Section 2 c ludes , operating limitations, instrument markings, and )• the safe operation of the airplane, its engine, basic placards necessary for. stanqard '�y�tems and standard equipment. The .!imitations included in this section and in Section 9 have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Page 18: S Ection 2 Limit.a.t Ions
S ECTION 2 dESSNA 172:N LIMIT.A.T IONS MODE L AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS _Airf:ip�ed !imitations and their operational significarice �te shown in figure 2-1. Man'euvering speede shown apply to noi"m�l caiegory opera- tions. The utility category maneuv�ring speed at.2000 pounds._ 97 KIAS ''J:' REMARKS SPEED...
Page 23: Kinds Of Operation Limits
CE SSNA SECTION 2 MODEL 172N LIMIT ATION S KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS Th� airplane is equipped for day VFR an· d may be equipped for riight VFR and/ or IFR operations. FAR Part 91 establishes the minimum required instrumentation and equipment for these operations. The refer..; ence _to types of flight operations on the operating liniitations placard reflect�...
Page 24 SECTION 2 CESSNA LI MITATI. O NS MODEL 172N PLACARDS ""- The foll9wing information must be displayed in the form of composite • • or ind ivid ual pla c _·1 ,rd �. �- In full -view-of the pilot: (The "DAY-NIGHT-VFR-IFR" entry, shown on the example below, will ·...
Page 25 SECTION 2 CESSNA MODEL 172N LIMITATIONS On the fuel , s elector valve (lang range tanks): BOTH - 50 GAL. ALL FLIGHT ATTITUDES. T�EOFF, LANDING. LEFT,- 25 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY RIGHT - 25 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY Near fuel tank filler cap (standard tanks): FUEL l00LL/100 MIN.
Page 27 SECTION 3 CESSNA EMERGENCY PRo'CEDURES MODEL 172N SEcr· 1 .0N 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction ....3,..3 Airspeeds For Emergency Operation OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS Engine Failures .
Page 30: Engine Failure During Flight
CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY A FTER ·TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed _.; 65 KIAS (flaps UP). KIAS· (flaps DOWN). • · • • 2. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF. Fuel · s eiector Valve -- OFF. 4. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
Page 31: During Start On Ground
GESSNA SECTION.3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW. Ignition Switch -- OFF. Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY. DITCHIN G 1. • Radio -- TRANSMIT MA YDA Y on 121.5 MHz, giving location and intentions and SQUAWK 7700 if transponder is installed. He�vy Objects (in baggage area) -- SECURE OR JETTISON.
Page 32: Engine Fire In Flight
CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCYPROCEDURES 6. .Cranking -- CONTINUE. groun d_ attend ants obtai n if not 7. Fire Extin guish er --OBT AIN (ha c_· installed). Engine -- SECURE. a. Master Switch -- OFF. b. lgnition Switch -- OFF.
Page 33: Inadvertent Icing Encounter
CESSNA SECTION'3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES N w h en it is ascertained that fire is 11. Ven- t s/Cabin Air/Heat --·OPE completely extinguished. CABIN FIR-E Master Switch -- OFF. 2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED (to avoid drafts). 3 .• F- i re Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (if available).
Page 35 CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES LOW-VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMI.NATES DURING FLIGHT (Ammeter lndicates Discharge) NOTE Illumination of the low-voltage light may occur during low RPM conditions with an electrical load on the system such as during a low RPM taxi. Under these cbnditions, the light will go out at higher RPM.
Page 36: Engine Failure
SECTION 3 CESSNA EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MODEL 172N AMPLIFIED · P ROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE If an engine failure occurs during the takeoff run, the most important thing to do is stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Those extra items on the checklist will provide added safety after a failure of this type.
Page 37 CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FORCED LANDINGS lf all attempts to restart the engine fail and a forced landi11-g is imm. i nent, select a suitable field and prepare for the landing as discussed under the Emergency Landing Without Engine Power checklist.
Page 38 CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES C " EMERGENCY OPERATl· O N IN CLOUDS (Vacu um Syste m Failur e) • event of a vacuum system failure during flight, the directional the, indicator and attitude indicator will be dissbled, and the pilot will have to rely on the tum coordinator if he inadvertently flies into clouds.
Page 39: Recovery From A Spiral Dive
SEC'fION 3 CESSNA EMERGENCYPROCEDURES MODEL 172N 1. Ap. p ly full rich mixture. · se full carburetor heat. Reduce power to set up a 500 to 800 ft/min rate of descent. 4. Adjust the elevator trim and rudder trim installed) for a stabilized descent at 70-80 KIAS.
Page 40 CES_ S NA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NOTE In an emergency on airplanes not· equipped with an altt3rnate static source, cabin pressure can be supplied to h e static pressure instruments by breaking the g�ass in the face of the rate-of-climb indicator. :With �he �lten,iate sta' t ic source on, adjust indicated airspeed slightly du,rin,g climb or approach according.to the alternate static source airspeed c�libt_...
Page 41: Rough Engine Operation Or Loss Of Power
SEC'rION 3 CESSNA EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MODEL 172N ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION OR LOSS OF POWER CARBURETOR ICING A gradual loss of RPM and eventual engine roughness may result from the formation of carburetor ice. To clear the ice, apply fµll throttle and pull the c�rburetor heat knob full out until the engine run .
Page 42: Electrical Power Supply System
CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL i72N EMERGENCY PROCEDURES eilgine power immediately · a nd seiect a suite.ble forced landing fi �ld. U se only the minlmum power required to reach the desired touchdown spot. ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS Malfunctions in the electrical power supply system can be detected by periodic monitoring of the ammeter and low-voltage warning light;...
Page 43 CESSNA SECTION 3 MODEL 172N EMERGENCYPROCEDURES higher RPM. The master switch · n eed not be recycled since an ·over�voltage condition has not.occurred �o de-activate the altemator system. (_ _ ) If the over-voltage sensor should shut down the altei-nator, a discharge rate will be shown on the ammeter followed by illumination of the low...
Page 44: Normal Procedures
CESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PROCEPURES (: T' l _· NORMAL PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..Speeds For Normal Operation CHECKLIST PROCEDURES Preflight Inspection ..
Page 45 4-15 Enroute Climb ..4-15 Cruise ..4-17 Leaning With A Cessna Economy Mixture Indicator (EGT). 4-17 Stalls ..·, �- • 4-18 Spins ..
Page 46: S Peeds For Normal Operation
CESSNA SECTION 4 172N MODEL NORMAL PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION Section prov:ides checklist and amplified procedures for the conduct of normal operation. Normal procedures associated with optional systems can be found in Section 9. ' S PEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION Unless otherwise noted, the following �peeds are based on a maximum...
Page 47 OESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL 172N NOR.MAL PROCEDURES NOTE Yisually check airplane for general condition during walk-around inspection. In cold weather, remove even small accumulations -of'frost;'ice or snow from wing, tail and control surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfaces contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. Prior to flight, check that pi tot heater (if installed) is warm to touch within 30 seconds with battery and pi tot heat switches on.
Page 48: Checklist Procedures
SECTION � CESSNA NOij,MAL PROCEDURES MODEL 172N CHECKLIST PROCEDURES � PREFLIGHT INSPECTION G)CABIN Pilot's Operatin g Handbo ok .,- AV AILABL E IN THE AIRPLA NE. 2. Contro� Wheel _Lock -- REMO VE. Ignition Switch. -- OFF. Avionics Power Switch -- OFF.
Page 49 CESSNA SECTION 4 MbDEL'172N NORMAL PROCEDURES @NOSE Engine Oil Level -- CHECK, do n. 9 t�operå�e with le$S than four quarts. Fill to six quarts for extended flight.' Before first flight of the day and after each refueling, pull out strainer drain knob for about four seconds to clear fuel straine - r of possible water arid sediment.
Page 51: Normal Takeoff
CESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PRQCEDURES ��- 13. Flashin g Beacon , Naviga tion Lights and/ or Strobe Lights -- QN - a s 14. Throttle Ftiction Lock ,... ADJUST. � 15. Brakes -- RELEASE. TAKEOFF NORMAL TAKEOFF Wing Flaps -- UP.
Page 52: Before Landing
SEOTION 4 QESSNA NORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 172N • • DESCENT Mixtu re --ADJUST for smoo th opera tiQn (full rich for idle powe r). 2. Power --AS DESIRED. c· a rburet or Heat --AS REQU IRED (to preve nt carbu retor icing) '. BEFORE LANDING 1.
Page 53: After Landing
SECTION 4 CESSNA NORMAL P�OCEDURES MODEL 172N AFTER LANDING Wing Flaps -- - UP. Cai-buretor Heat -- COLD. SECURING AIRPLANE Parking Brake -- SET. A vionics Power Switch, Electrical Equipment, Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF (pulled full out).
Page 54: Starting Engine
CESSN,A SECTION 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PROCEDUR�S AMPLIFIED ·PROCEDURES STARTING ENGINE During engine starting, open the throttle approximately 1/ 8 inch. In warm temperatures, one or two strokes of the primer should be sufficient. In cold weather, up to six strokes of the primer may be necessary. engine is warm, no prµning will be required.
Page 56: Power Check
CESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL-172N NORMAL P�OCEDURES T.axiing qver , loose gravel or cinders should be done at low· engine speed to avoid �brasion ari.d stone damage to the propeller tips. WARM-UP lf the engine accelerates smoothly, the airplane ready for takeoff.
Page 57: Short Field Takeoff
CESSNA SECTIO N 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PROCEDURES takeoff run. Any sign of rough engin' e operation or sluggish engme· acceleration is goo<;J cau�e for discontinuing the takeoff. If this occurs, you are justified in making a'thorough full-throttle static run up befare an�ther 1 (_ _ t�keoff is attempted.
Page 58 Normal cruising is pe . r formed between power. The engine RPM and correspondii;ig fuel consumption for various altitudes can be determined by using your Cessna Power Computer or the data in Section NOTE Cruising should be done at power until a total of'...
Page 59 SECTI ON 4· CESSNA NORM.AL PROCEDURES MODEL 172N iz�d. This is to ensure proper seating of the rings and is • applicable 'to new engines, and engines in service follow ing cylincfer replacement or top overhaul ·of one or more cylinders.
Page 60 LEANING WITH A CESSNA. ECO.NOMY MIXTURE IND. I CATOR •• (EGT) • Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) as shown on the optional Cessna Economy Mixture Indicator may be used as an aid for mixture leaning in c�ising flight at 75% power.
Page 61 No spins should be attempted without first having received dual instruction both in spin entries and spin recoveries from a qualified instructor who is familiar with the spin characteristics of the Cessna 172N. The cabin should be clean and all loose equipment (including ·...
Page 62 CESSNA S�CTION 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PROCEDURES with the spin until the spin recovery is initiated. An inadvertent relaxation of either of these controls could ref3ult in the development of a riose-down spiral. For t�e purpose of training in spins and sp�n recoveries, a 1 or 2 tum spin is adequ�te and should be used.
Page 63: Short Field Landing
CESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PROCEDURES. LANDING NORMAL LANDING N orµial landing approaches can be made wit� power-on or power-off with any flap setting desired. Surface winds and air turbulence are usuanr the primary factors in determining the most comfortable approach speeds.
Page 64: Balked Landing
SECTION 4 CESSNA NORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 172N capability as well .as aircraft limitations. Wi_ t ll avera�e pilot technique, direct.crosswinds of 15 knots can be handled with safety. BALKED LANDING In a balked landing (go-around) climb, reduce the flap setting to 20 °...
Page 65 CESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL 172� NORMAL PROCEDURES Propeller Area -- CLEAR. Avionics Power Switch -- OFf. Master Swi'tch -- ON. Mixture -- FULL RICH. Throttle -- OPEN INCH. lgnition Switch -- START. Release ignition switch to BOTH when engine starts.
Page 66: Flight Operations
CESSNA SECTION 4 MODEL 172N NORMAL PROCEDURES accelerate the engine several times to h�gher engine RPM. If the ·engine accelerates smoothly and the oil pressure remains normal and steady, the airplane is res.dy for takeoff. FLIGHT OPERATIONS Takeoff 1 is made normally with carburetor heat off. Avoid excessive leaning in cruise.
Page 67 SECTION 4 CESSNA NORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 172N they would conflict with Air Traffic Control clearances or instructions, or where in the pilofs judgment, an altitude of less than 2000 feet is necessary fc>r hi1µ.-to adequately exercise his duty to see and avoid other aircraft.
Page 68: Performance
CESSNA SECTION 5 MODEL 172N PERFORMANCE SECTION 5 PERFORMAN· C E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction ..V' se of Performance Charts Sample Problem Takeoff Cruise ..Fuel Required Landing . . .
Page 69: Sample Problem
CESSNA SECTION 5 MODEL 172N PERFORMANCE INTROOUCTIO· N Performance data charts on the following pages are presented so that · - - you may knøw what to expect from.the airplarie under various conditions, and also, to facilitate the planning of flights in detail and with reasonable accuracy.
Page 70 SECTION 5 CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N CRUISE CONDITIONS 460 Nautical Miles Total distance Pressure altitude 5500 Fe. e t 0 (16 C above standard) . Tempera.ture ° ° 10 Knot Headwind ·Expected wind enroute LANDING CONDITIONS 2000 Feet Field pressure altitude Temperature °...
Page 71: F Ue L Requir E D
SECTION 5 CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N CRUISE The cruising altitude sho, u ld be selected .b�sed on a consideration of trip length, winds aloft, and the airplane's perform�nce. A typical cruising altitude • and the expected wind enroute have been given for this sample pro};llem.
Page 72 CESSNA SECTION 5 MODEL 172N PERFORMANCE of fuel. The corresponding distance during the c�b is 9 nautical miles. These val, u es are for a stand�rd temper�ture and a;re sufficiently acc"4-rate for most flight planning p��poses. H owever, a f�rther correction for the effect of temperature·...
Page 73: Demonstrated Operating Temperature
CESSNA SECTION 5 MODEL 172N PERFO�ANCE The total esti��ted f�el required i� as f ollow ·Engin� ·star,t, ta�. and ta.keoff Climb Cruise 30.5 Total fuel required 33.1 Gallon This will leave a fuel reserve of: ··40.0 -38.1 6.9 Gallon •...
Page 74 CESSNA SECTION 5 MODEL 172N PERFORMANCE AIRSPEED C�LIBRATION NORMAL STAT. I C SOURCE- FLAPS UP KIAS KCAS FLAPS ° - - - KIAS -· KCAS 4 � FLAPS 40 ° � · - • - - - - - - �p.
Page 75: Alternate Static Source
SECTION 5 CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N AIRSPEE. D · CAL'IB, ATI. ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE HEATER/VENTS AND WINDOWS CLOSED • FLAPS . U P " NORMAL KIAS ALTERNATE KIAS �1 FLAPS ,ob •. - - - - - - �. •...
Page 76: Temperature Conversion Chart
CESSNA SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE MOPEL 172N TEMPERATURE CONV. E RSION CHART �"T""T""T ..�"T""T""T"'T"T""'r-r-T""-r-r-T"'T"T""'r-r-T""-r-r-T--r--T-"r-T""T"-r-r-T""T""T""r-T""T""T""'TTT""T""T""r-r-t 100 t--t-+++t-+++-++-++t-+-+-t-++++t-+-+-t-+++++-++t-++++++, +-+-+ -+++-++-+++-1 �++:�++=�++=�++=�+t�ttt:::t t · , :tz• r::t ::::t t t:::t ::::t t tt±tt::±±tt::±±tt:±j � �++=l=+++=l=++t:�++=�+t�+t' � +t�:tt�:tt�:t t bt:t t t±:t t t±j �++=l=+++=�+t:�+t�+t�t-t�::t t �:t: t �::t: t t±±...
Page 77: Sta. L L Speeds
SECTION 5 CESSNA, PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N STA. L L SPEEDS CONDITIONS: Power Off NOTES: Maximum altitude loss\during a stall recovery may be as much as 180 feet. · K l valu� are approximate. MOST.REARWARD CENTER OF GRAVITY ANGLE OF BANK...
Page 78 TAKEOFF DISTANCE ..MAXIMUM WEIGHT 2300 LBS CONDITIONS: SHORT FIELD Flaps Up Full Throttle Prior to Brake Release Paved, Level, Ory Runway Zero Wind NOTES: Short field technique as specified in Section 4. Prior to takeoff from fields above 3000 feet elevation, the mixture should be leaned to give maximum RPM in a full throttle, static runup.
Page 79: Takeoff Distance
._,,,, -� �o TAKEOFF DISTANCE � 0 tc.l t?=J en 2100 LBS AND 1900 LBS ..'< t-4� � SHORT FIELO REFER TO SHEET 1 FOR APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS AND NOTES. TAKEOFF ° ° ° SPEED PRESS WEIGHT TOTAL. TOTAL KIAS TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL...
Page 80: Rate Of Climb
CESSNA SECTION·5 MODEL 172N PERFORMANCE RATE OF CLIMB MAXIMUM CONDITIONS: Fla p s U p Full Throttle NOTE: · Mixture leaned above 3000 feet for maximum RPM. " PRESS CLIMB .RATE OF - FPM CLIMB WEIGHT SPEED 1:,.8S ° °...
Page 81: Maximum Rate Of Climb
SECTION 5 CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N TIME, FUEL, AND ISTANC· E TO CLIMB· MAXIMUM RATE OF CLIMB CONDITIONS: Flaps Up Full Throttle Standard Temperature ·, NOTES:� lncrease time, fuel and distance by 10% for each 10 ° c above standard temperature.
Page 82: Cr Uise Performance
SECTION.5 CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N CR UISE PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS: 2300 Pounds Recommended Lean Mixture ° ·c BELOW STANDARD c ABOVE ° STANDARD TEMP PRESSURE TEMPERATURE STANDARD TEMP ALTITUDE KTAS ·KTAS KTAS BHP- - - - 2000 2500 8. 4 2400 7 .1...
Page 83: Range Profile
SECTION 5 CESSNA PERFORMANCE MODEL 172N RANGE PROFILE 45 MINUTES RESERVE 40 GALLON$ USABLE FU�L CONDITIONS: 2300 Pounds Recommended Lean Mixture for Cruise StandtHd Temperature Zero Wind NOTES Tt.lis chart ,alløws for the .fuel used (o,r en , g ine start, taxi, takeoff and climb, and the distance during climb as shown 1n figure 5-6.
Page 84: Minutes Reserve
CESSNA SECTION 5 MOi:>EL 172:N PERFORMANCE ·RANGE. PROFILE 45 MINUTES RESERVE 50 GALLONS USABLE FUEl CONDI 2300 Pounds Recommended Lean Mixture for Cruise tandard Temperature Zero Wind NOTE This chart allows for the fuel used for engine start, taxi, takeoff and climb, and the distance during climb as shown in figure 5-6.
Page 86: Endurance Profile
CESSNA SECTION 5 MODEL 172N PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE PROFILE 45 MINUTES RESERVE 50 GALLONS USABLE FUEL CONDITIONS: 2300 Pounds Recommended Lean Mixture for Cruise Standard Temperature NOT�S . . This ·chart allows for the fuel used for · e ,ngine start, taxi, takeoff and climb, and the time during climb as shown in figure 5-6.
Page 87: Landing Distance
LANDING DISTANCE ..SHORT FIELD ...:J CONDITIONS: Flaps 40 ° Power Off Maximum Braking Paved, Level, Dry Runway Zero Wind NOTES: Short field technique as specified in Section 4. Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots headwind. For operation with tailwinds up to 10 knots, increase distances by 10% for each 2 knots For operation on a dry, grass runway, increase distances by 45% of the "ground roll"...
Page 88: Weight & Balance
SECTION 6 CESSNA WEIGHT & BALANCE/ MODEL 172N EQUIPMENT LIST SECTION 6 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ E QUIPMENT LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 -,3 Introduction . : ..6 -3 Airplane Weighing Procedures...
Page 89: Airplane Weighing Pr , O Cedures
Sample forms are provided_ for reference. Procedures for calculating the weight anØ moment for various operations are also provided. A comprehensive list of all Cessna equip ment available for this airplane is included at the back of this section.
Page 90 CESSNA SECTION 6 MODEL 172N WEIGHT BALANCE/ & EQUIPMENT LIST Datum Sta. 0.0 (Firewall, Fr- o nt Fac e , Lower Portion) • Level at upper door sill or leveling screws on left side of tailcone. ' Net Weight Scale Position...
Page 91: Sample Weight And Balance Record
SAMPLE WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD (Continuous History of Changes in Structure or Equipment Affectinq We1qht anrl Balance) •·, ..---.J �AGE NUMBER AIRPLANE MODEL SERIAL NUMSER Wl : IGHT CHANGE RUNNING BASIC ITEM NO. EMPTY.WEIGHT REMOVED (-) ADDED (+) DESCRIPTION DATE OF ARTICLE OR MODIFICATION Moment...
Page 93 --------- North flying A/S EASA Approvals NO. DK.145.0022 Aircraft Weight & Balance report A/C REG:OY-BNF S/N:01854 TYPE:C172N DATE: c:2ø2 PLACE:EKYT W/0: li\\ l 6 P/N:100416 TYPE OF SCALE: AC II SCALES SIN: LAST CALIBRATION:24-02-2021 Datum: Moment 145,Ø A. Main wheel -19,8 :Q.
Page 94: Weight & Balance/ Equipment List
WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LIST WEIGHT AND BALANCE The following information will enable you to operate your Cessna within the prescribed weight and center of gra.vity !imitations. To figure weight and balance, use the Sample Problem, Loading G_ r aph, and Center...
Page 96 • CESSNA SECTION 6 MODEL 172N WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LIST • CA· B IN H ' E IGHT MEASUREMENTS AFT BAGGAGE AREA FIREWALL ;-,; / ' 1 /1. _ _ _ _ _ _ .." 3" 33" 8"...
Page 97: Sample Loading
SAMPLE AIRPLANE YOUR AIRPLANE SAMPLE Moment Moment LOADING O BLEM · , Weight Weight (lb. -ins. (lb. - ins. (Ibs.) /1000) (Ibs.) /1000) Basic Empty Weight (Use the data pertain ing to your airplane as it is present ly equipp ed. lnclude s unusab le fuel and fult oil) 1454 57.6...
Page 99 ,,,, ..S::: 0 LOADED AIRPLANE MOMENT/1000 (KILOGRAM-MILLIMETERS)' 0 l?:l �z '< .."· 1300 1000 1100 1200 �- ...,.> .1 l·I I I I I I � I I I I I I I ... CENTER OF GRAVITY 1050 ..
Page 100 AIRPLANE C.G. LOCATION - MILLIMETERS AFT OF DATUM (STA. 0.0) l\:) 950 . 1000 1025 1050 1075 1100 1125 1150 1175 1200 ·- 2300 ·CENTER'OF GRAVITY < 1000 2200 LIMITS ::> � 2100 � 950 Q � -� ·- � >-->- �...
Page 101 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LISl' EQUIPMENT ll-ST • The following equipment list is a comprehensive list of all Cessna equipment available for this airplane. A'separate equipment list of item_ s installed in your specific airplane is provided in your aircraft file. The foliowing list and the specific list for your airplane have a similar order of listing.
Page 103 -EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION REF DRAWING ITEM NO ARM INS ... WT LØS •. TIRE, 4-PLY BLACK�ALL C262003-0102 -6.8 TUB E C2620Z3-0l01 -6. 8 FAIRING l�STALLATICt\, kHE=L 47.l* B lJ-s· (SET OF 3) 0541225-l l 7. �OSE kHEEL FAIRING - 4 ... 9 MAI�...
Page 104 � EQUIPMENT' LIST DESCRIPTION ITEM NO REF DRAWING WT LBS ARM INS =Q. ( � T 1'4 �T S!:!\I SIT I VE) Cot,l J 71 -.) lJ 1 14.0 1') ,_ � A" T I :'1 t: T �R , S ::�...
Page 105 ..EQUIPMENT LIST DESCRIPTION c... ARM INS WT LBS- REF DRAWING ITEM NO � ..72.5 Al :U - -, RESTS - 2ND ROW ( SET OF 2) 0715039 EJ2 -S � 44.0 1 2.6 h>5-R SE AT, ADJ USTAB L E FORE & AF T PI LOT 05 1 41 41 •...
Page 106 ..EQUIPMENT' LIST DESCRIPTION ITEM NO WT LBS ARM INS REF ORAWING PLACAROS, �AR�INGS & MA�UALS FOl-R NEGL PLACARD, OPERATIOt\Al:LIMITATiONS-OAY Vf-R 0505087 NEGL PLACAR D, O PERA�IGt\Al LJHITATIONS-OAY NIGHT 0505087 FO 1-0-1 FOl-0-2 NEGL PLACARO O PERATIOt\AL' Ll�ITATIONS-OAY NIGHT 0505087 f04-R 26.5 13- S...
Page 107 '< ..G'i2-G fUEL SYSTEM, EXTE�DEJ RANGE TANKS 48.0 0501055 9. 5 l NET CHANGE) AVIGNICS & AUTOPILCTS tiOl-·A CESSNA 300 AOF lNSTALLATlC� 7.0* 21.0* 3910.159-2 CtJNSI STS OF RECEl�ER �ITH BFC (R-5 12.l 41240-0101 ➔ a��- � oå�2!2 INDICATOR (IN-346A) 14.0...
Page 109 ..�o c... EQUIPMENT LIST DESCRIPTION ARM INS ITEM -NO REF DRAWING --Wl LBS t?;j . t1 � '< ..t_:cjz > ..;i EMERGENCY LGGATOR 0470419-3 3.5* H28-A- l iRAf\SMl rTER 116.5* TRANSMITTER (� E � O�ELT-6-1) llb.4 C 5 8 9 5 l l -0 l l 7 ANTENNA C5895ll-Ol09 122.0...
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Page 111 C E S S N A SECTION 6 M O D E L 17 2N WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LIST < .., 0::: LJ.J LJ.J => LJ.J ..• 1 July 1978 6-23/ (6-24 blank)
Page 112: Airplane & Systems Descri Ptions
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTI(?NS SECT· I ON 7 AIRPL A NE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page lntroduction . . Airframe Flight Controls Trim System Instrument Panel Ground Control Wing Flap System 7-10 Landing Gear System 7-10 Baggage Compartment .
Page 113 SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS · MODEL 172N • TABLE OF CONTE- N TS (Continued) Page Amme ter 7-26 ....• 7-26 Altemator Control Unit and Low-Voltage Wamj- n g Light Circuit Breakers And Fuses .
Page 114 CESSNA SECJ'ION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS INTRODUCTION This section provides description and operation of the airplane and its systems. Soi.ne equipment c;lescribed herein ii;; optional and niay not be installed in the airplane. Refer to Section 9, Supplements, for details of other optional systems an fi equipment.
Page 115: Section 7 Airplane & Systems Descriptions
SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 172N Flight Control and Trim ·systems (Sheet Figure 7-1. 1 July 1978...
Page 116: Elevator Trim Control System
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM f'Jf/ �ie..._ ···· = · .,,,.. ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM Figure 7-1. Flight Control and Trim Systems (Sheet 2 of 2) 1 July 1978...
Page 117 SECTION 7 CESSNA 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DE. S CRIPTIONS MODEL ..,, P> Figure 7-2. Instrument Panel (Sheet 1 of 2) July 1978...
Page 118 � ..o t:i=J �() t_:Ejz � ..> ..Ammeter Cigar Lighter Wing Flap Switch and Position l\:), Suction Gage Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure, and Indicator ..� Mixture Control K�ob Fuel Quantity Indicators 26 . Clock Throttle (With Friction Lock) �...
Page 119: Trim System
CESSNA SECTIO N 7 MODEL 172N AIRPL:ANE & SYSTEMS DESCJ;UPTIONS The horizont l st bilizer is constructed of forw ft sp fibs. stiffeners, center, left, nd right wrap- round skin p nels, nd formed ding edge skin�. The horizont l sta:bilizer also cont...
Page 120: Ground Control
SEC'}:'ION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 172N altimeter are located to the left and right of the gyros, resp�ctively. The remainder of the flight instruments are located around the basic "T". Engine instruments, fuel quantity indicators, an ammeter, and a iow...
Page 121: Landing Gear System
CESSNA SECTION7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE � SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Figure 7-3. Wing Flap System WING F_LAP SYSTEM The single�slot type wing flaps (s�e figure 7-3), are extended or retracted by positionJng the wing flap switch lever on the instrument panel to ,the desired flap deflection position. The switch lever is moved up or...
Page 122: Baggage Compartment
CESSNA sEcrroN 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT The baggage compartment consists of two areas, one extending {rom behind the rear passengers' seat. to the aft cabin· bulkhead, and an addi tional area aft of the bulkhead. Access to both baggage areas is gained through a lockable baggage door on the left side of the airplane, or from within the airplane cabin.
Page 124 CESSNA SECTION'7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS ST�NDARD SHOULDER HARNESS -..., NARROW RELEASE STRAP ··· , (Pull up when lengthening harness) '-- , • (PILOT'S SEAT SHOWN) ,FREE END OF HARNEæ-- (Pull down to tlghten) CONNECTING LINK (Snap onto retalnlng stud on...
Page 125: Integrated Seat Belt/Shoulder Harnesses With Inertia Reels
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS stow ge s �ath bove ft sid window; No rness is for.t ild's se To use lront or rear se oulder h rness f sten nd adjust t e se belt first. Lengt...
Page 127: Control Locks
SECTION 7 CESSN-A AIRPLANE & SY.STEMS DE. S C, R IPTIONS MODEL' 17�N CONTROL LOCKS A control lock is provided to lock the aller. e ms and elevator control surfå.ces in a neutr . a l position and preveht dam.age to these systems by wind buffeting while the airplane is pal'ked.
Page 128: Engine Instruments
SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL i.72N < ENGINE INSTRUMENTS Engine operation is monitored by the following instruments: oi1 pressure gage, oil temperature gage, anq a tachometer. An economy mixture (EGT) indicator and a carburetor air temperature gage are also available.
Page 129: Ignition-Starter System
CESSNA, SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIR�LANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS range of use. It is, however- , suggested that cruising be accompllshed at 65% to 75% powe� until a total of �O hours has accumulated· or oil consumption has stabilized. This will ensure. proper seating of the rings.
Page 130: Air Induction System
SECTION 7 CESSNA ODEL · 1 72� AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRlFTIQNS B.D:d upper left . spårk plugs, and the left magneto fires the lower left �nd upper right spark plugs. Norma.I operation is cond�cted with both magne tos due to the more complete buming of the fuel-air mixture with dual ignition.
Page 131: Cooling System
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 17�N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS tubes. 'fhe proportion, of atomized fuel to air may be controlled, within limits, by the �re control on the instrument panel. For easy starting in cold weather, the engine is equipped with a manµal primer.
Page 132: Long Range
SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIP: T IONS MODEL 172N FUEL QUANTITY DATA (U. S. GALLONS) TOTAL TOTAL • TOTAL USABLE FUEL FUEL TANKS UNUSABLE ALL FLIGHT VOLUME FUEL CONDITIONS STANDARD - (21.5 Gal. Each) LONG RANGE (27 Gal. Each) Figure 7-5.
Page 133 CESSNA SECTION7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS • FUEL OUANTITY INDICATOF!S I-.-� --• FUEL 'FUEL OUANTITY QUANTITY TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER VENT�D FILLER CAP FILLER CAP �- SELECTOR VALVE VAL VE) - SELECTOR VALVE QRAIN PLUG -· - ---- 0 :FUEL...
Page 134: Brake System
SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 172N all of the 'fuel in one tank, and, after switching to the oppo!;,ite tank, expect an e al duration fro. m the remain ing fuel. The airspace in both fuel tanks is interconnected by a vent line and, theref ore, some sloshing of fuel between tanks can be expect�d when the tanks are nearly full and...
Page 136: Master Switch
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS amp altemator and a 24-volt battery (a heavy duty battery is available), located on the left forward side of the firewall. Power is supplied to most general electrical and all avionics circuits through the primary bus bar and the avionics bus bar, which are interconnected by an avionics power switch.
Page 137 CESSNA SECTIO N 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS interrupted and the switch will automatically move to the off position. If this occurs, allow the circuit breaker to cool approximately two minutes before placing the switch in the ON position again. If the circuit breaker opens again,_do not reset it.
Page 138: Circuit Breakers And Fuses
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS The w � rning li � ht may be tested by turning on the landing lights and mo � entanly turn1ng off the ALT portion of the master switch while leav1ng the BAT portion tu:rned on.
Page 139: Interior Lighting
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS overcas t; the flashin g light reflecte d from water droplet s or particle s in the atmosp here, particu larly at night, can produce vertigo and loss of orienta - tion.
Page 140: Cabin Heating, Ventilating And Defrosting System
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS a bin just forward of the pilot and is helpful when checking maps and other flight data during night operations� To operate the light, first turn on the NAV LT switbh; then adjust the m�p light's intensity with the knurled disk type rheostat control located at the bottom of the control wheel.
Page 142: Pitot-Static System And Instruments
- - -------------- ---- SECTION7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 172N upper corner of the windshield supplies air for the pilot and copilot, and two ventilators are available for the rear cabin area to supply air to the rear sea.t passengers.
Page 143: Rate-Of-Climb Indicator
SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 172N indicator, first rotate the ring until altitude is aligned with outside air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. Pressure altitude should pressure not be confused with indicated e.ltitude. To obtain pressure altitude, momentarily set the barometric scale on the altimeter to 29.92 and read pressure altitude on the e.ltimeter.
Page 145: Suction Gage
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS OIRECTIONAL INDICATOR A directional indicator displays airpiane heading on a compass card in relation to a fixed simuJ.ated airplane image and �dex. The indicator will precess slightly over a period of time. Therefore, the compass card should be set in accordance with the magnetic compass just prior to takeoff, and occasionally re-adjusted on extended flights.
Page 146: Audio Control Panel
AUTO selector switch should be placed in the OFF (center) position. NOTE Cessna radios a.re equipped with sidetone capability (mon itoring of the operator's own voice transmission). Sidetone will be heard on either the airplane speaker or a headset as...
Page 147 SECTION 7 CESSNA AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 172N AUTOMATIC AUDIO SELECTION - - ----' SPEA K ER - - - - - NA V /COM 1 2 3 AllJO -0-Ø-Ø-ØOFF � XMTR H O N E SEL - .__ _ __.1p,-_...
Page 148: Audio Selector Swit.ches
CESSNA .SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLA.NE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS selected with the AUTO selector switch. Sidetone may be eliminated by placing the AUTO selector swi tch in the OFF position, and utilizing the individual radio selector switches. Adjustment of speaker sidetone volume is accomplished by adjusting the sidetone potentiometer located inside the audio control panel.
Page 149: Static Dischargers
CESSNA SECTION 7 MODEL 172N AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS standard system prov. i ded with avionics equipment inc�udes a hand-held microphone and separate headset. The keying switch for this microphone • is on the microphone. Two optional microphone-headset installations are also available;...
Page 151: Identification Plate
INTRODUCTION This section contains factory-recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care and servicing of your .. Cessna. It also identifies certain inspection and maintenance requiremeiits which must be followed if your airplane is to retain that new-plane performance and dependability.
Page 152: Airplane File
• POWER COMPUTER • SALES AND SERVICE DEALER DIRECTORY The following additional publications, plus many other supplies that are applicable to your airplane, are available from your Cessna Dealer. • INFORMATION MANUAL (Contains Pilot's Operating Handbook Information) • SERVICE MANUALS AND PARTS CATALOGS FOR YOUR...
Page 153: Airplane Inspection
States should check with their own aviation officials to determine their • '• individual requirements. Cessna recommends that these items, plus the Pilofs Checklists. Power Computer, Customer Care Px;pgram book and Customer Care Ca.rd. be carried in the airplane at all times. AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERlODS FAA REQUIRED INSPECTION�...
Page 154: Cessna Customer Care Program
Dealer can assist you in selecting the inspection program most suitable for your type of aircraft and operation. The co:mplete familiarity of Cessna Dealers with Cessna equipment and factory-appr,oved procedures pro vides the highest level of service possible at lower cost to Cessna owners. Regardless of the inspection method·...
Page 155: Pilot Conducted Preventive Maintenance
.to establish for your airplane. While these important inspections will be performed for you by any Cessna Dealer, in most cases you will prefer to have the Dealer from whom you purchased the airplane accomplish this work.
Page 156 SECTION 8 CESSNA HANDLING, SERVICE MODEL 172N & MAINTENANCE resulting contact with low hangar doors or structure. flat nose tire or deflated strut will also increase tail height. PAR KING When parking the airplane, head into the wind and set the parking brakes.
Page 157 SECTION 8 CESSNA HANDLING, SERVlCE MODEL 172N & MAINTENANCE down the tail by placing sand-bags, or suitable weights, on each sid � of the horizontal stabilizer, next to the fuselage. If ground anchors are ava1lable, the tail should be securely tied down.
Page 158 Service Manuals, it is recommended that you contact your Cessna Dealer conceming these requirements and begin schedulihg your airplane for service at the recommended intervals. Cessna Progressive Care ensures that these requirements are accomp...
Page 159: Section 8 Handling, Service Maintenance
SECTION 8 CESSNA HANDLING, SERVICE MODEL 172N MAINTENANCE & CAP ACITY OF EN GINE SUMP -- Quarts. Do not operate on less than quarts. For extended flight, f _ ill to � quart � . These quantities refer to oil dipstick level readings. DuT1ng 011 _ and 0 _ 11 filter changes, one additional quart is required when the filter 1s clianged.
Page 160: Landing Gear
SECTION 8 CESSNA HANDLING, SERVICE MODEL 172N & MAINTENA NCE FUEL APPROVED FUEL GRADES (AND COLORS) -- 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue). 100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green). CAP ACITY EACH STANDARD TANK -- 21.5 Gallons. CAP ACITY EACH LONG RANGE TANK -- 27 Gallons.
Page 162: Interior Care
SECT10N 8 CESSNA HANDLING, SERVICE MODEL 172N & MAINTENANCE ENGINE CAR- The engine may be cleaned with Stoddard solvent, or equivalent then dried thoroughly. CAUTION Particular care should be given to electrical, equipment before cleaning. Cleaning fluids .should not be allowed to enter magnetos, starter, altemator and·the like.
Page 163 SECTION 9 CESSNA SUPPLEMENTS MODEL 172N S ECTION 9 N T S UPPLEME· (Optional Systems Description & Operating Procedures) TABLE OF CONTE · N TS Introduction Supplements (General): Ai:P CeREiitieH:iH:� Sy:steæ ..(2 pages ) Carburetor Air Temperature Gage Ci:Peala.tioB Fa.B 19ysteæ.
Page 164: Supplements ( Optional S Y Stems Descri P Tion & Operatin G Procedures )
CESSNA SECTION 9 MODEL 172N SUPPLEMENTS INTRODUCTION This section consists of a series of supplements, each covering a single optional system whicli may be installe.d in the airplane. Each supplement _ c ontains a brief deseription, and when applicable, operating !imitations.
Page 166 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CARBURETOR AIR SUPPLEMENT TEMPERATURE·GAGE MODEL 172N • S' E CTION 5 PERFORMANCE There is no change to the airplane performance when the carburetor air temperature gage i s installed. 1 July 1978...
Page 167: Emergency Locator Transmitter (Elt)
EMERGENCY LOCATOR PILOT'S OPERATINO HANDBOOK TRANSMITTER (ELT) SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEMENT EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (ELT) SECTION 1 GENERAL The ELT consists of a self-contained dual-frequency radio transmitter and battery power supply, and is.activat�d by aµ. impact of 5g or more as may be experienced i n a crash lari(4ng.
Page 168: Section 3 Emergency Procedures
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK EMERGENCYLOCATOR SUPPLEMENT TRANSMITTER (ELT) FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH (3-position toggle switch): - Activates transmitter instantly. Used for test purposes and if"g" switch is inoperative. - Deactivates transmitter. Used during shipping, storage and foliowing rescue. AUTO - Activa.tes transmitter only when "g" switch receives 5g or more impact. COVER - Removable for access to ba.ttery pack.
Page 169 · EMERGENCY LOCATOR PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK TRANSMITTER (ELT) SUPPLEMENT PRIOR TO SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Conserve airplane battery. Do not activate radio transceiver. AFTER SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Place ELT function selector switch in the OFF position, preventing radio interference. Attempt contact with rescue aircraft with the radio transceiver set 121.5 to a frequency'of...
Page 170 The system is comprised of a receiver, a bearing indicator, a loop antenna, and a sense antenna. Operating controls and displays for the Cessna 300 ADF are shown and described in Figure 1. The audio system used in conjunction with this radio for speaker-phone selection is shown and described in Section 7 of this handbook.
Page 171 FREQUENCY SELECTORS - Knob (A) selects 100-kHz increments of receiver frequency, knob selects 10-kHz increments, and knob (C) selects 1 kHz increments. F:.gure 1. Cessna 300 ADF Opera.ting Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2) 1 July 1978...
Page 172: Function Switch
CESSNA 300 AOF· PILOT'S OPERATINO HANDBOOK (TYPE . R -546E) SUPPLEMENT 3. FUNCTION SWITCH: BFO: Selects operation as communicåtion receiver using only sense antenna and activates 1000-Hz tone beat frequency oscillator to permit coded identifier of stations tra.nsmitting keyed CW signals (Morse Code) to...
Page 173 PILOT'$ OPERATING HANDBOOK • CESSNA 300 _ A DF SUPPLEMENT (TYPE R-546E) SECTION 3 EMERGENtY�ROCEDURES There is no change to the airplane emergency procedures when this avionic equipment is installed. SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES TO OPERATE AS A COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER ONLY: OFF/VOL Control -- ON.
Page 177 Red NAV position (Flag) md1cate � unusable signal. With usable VOR signal. indicates whether �elected course 1s TO or FROM station. With usable localizer signal, shows TO. Figure Cessna 300 Nav/Com (Type RT-385A), Operating Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 July 1978...
Page 178 PILOT'S OPERATINO HANDBOQK CESSNA 300 NAV/COM SUPPLEMENT (TYPE RT-385A) 18. RECIPROCAL COURSE INDEX - Indicates reciprocal of selected VOR course. • • 19. OM�! BEARING SELECTOR (OBS) - course card to select desired Rota.tes course. 20. AUTOMATIC RADIAL CENTERING (ARC-PUSH-TO/PULL-FR) SELECTOR - In center detent, functions as conventional OBS.
Page 179 (TYPE RT-385A). SUPPLEMENT The Cessna 300 Nav/ Com incorporates a. variable threshold automatic squelch. With this squelch system, you set the threshold level for au�o matic operation - the further clockwise the lower the threshold - or the more sensitive the set. When the signal is above this level, it is heard even if the noise is very close to the signal.
Page 180 To Receive -- RELEASE mike button. !',;AVIGATION OPERATION: NOTE The pilot should be aware that on many Cessna airplanes equipped with the windshield mounted glide slope �ntenna, pilots should avoid use of 2700 ± 100 RPM on airplanes equipped with a two-bladed propeller or 1800 ±.
Page 181 CESSNA 300 NAV/ COM PILOT'S OPERATINO HANDBOOK (TYPE RT-385A) SUPPLEMENT glide slope deviation pointer caused by propeller interfer ence. COM OFF/VOL Control -- TURN ON. 2. SPEAKER/PHONE (or AUTO) Switch (on audio control panel) - SET to desired mode. 3. NAV Frequency Selector Knobs -- SELECT desired operating frequency.
Page 182 PILOT'$ OPERATING HANDBOOK CESSNA 300 NAV/COM SUPPLEMENT (TYPE RT-385A) VOR SELF-TEST OPERATION: COM OFF /VOL Control -- TURN ON. 2. NAV Frequency Selector Switches -- SELECT usable VOR station signal. ° 3. OBS Knob -- SET for 0 course at course index; course deviation pointer centers or deflects left or right, depending on bearing of signal;...
Page 183: Section 1 General
OPTIONAL ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND) SECTION 1 GENERAL The Cessna 300 Transponder (Type RT-359A), shown in Figure 1, • is the airborne component of an Ai-I_· Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS). The transponder enables the ATC ground controller to "see"...
Page 184 2. REPLY LAMP - Lamp flashes to indicate transmission of reply pulses; glows steadily to indicate transmission of IDENT pulse or satisfactory self-test operation. (Reply Iamp will also glow steadily during initial warm-up period.) Figure 1. Cessna 300 Transponder and Altitude Encoder (Blind) (Sheet 1 of 2) 1 July 1978...
Page 185 REPLY�CODE INDICÅTORS (4)- Displayselected ModeA reply code. REMOI'E-MOUNTED DIGI TIZER - Provides an altitude reporting code range of -1000 feet up to the airplane 's maximum service ceiling. Cessna 300 Transponder and Altitude Encoder (Blind) Figure 1. (Sheet 2 of 2)
Page 186 PILOT'S OPERA TING HANDBOOK CESSNA 300 TRANSPONDER AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND) SUPPLEMENT SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS There is no change to the airplane !imitations when this avionic equipment is installed. However, the following information must be displayed in the form of a placard located near the altimeter.
Page 187 P ILO T'S OPE RA TIN G HAN DBOO K CESSNA 300 TRANSPONDER SUPPLE MENT AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND) (2) Function Switch -- 0N. (3) DIM Control -- ADJUST light brilliance of reply lamp. NOTE During normal operation with function switch in ON posi...
Page 188 CESSNA 300 TRANSPONDER PILOT'S OPERA TING HANDBOOK AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND) SUPPLEMENT SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE There is no change to the airplane performance when this avionic equipment is installed. However, the installation of an externally mounted antenna or severål related external antennas, will result in a minor re...
Page 189 The 300A Navoi;natic will also intercept and track a VOR or localizer course using signals from, a VHF navigation receiver. The operating controls for the Cessna 300A Navomatic are located on the front panel of the • computer-amplifier and on the directional gyro, shown in Figure 1.
Page 190: Directional Gyro
PILOT'S OPERATINO HANDBOOK CESSNA 300A AUTOPILOT (TYPE AF-395A) SUPPLE:MENT NAV 1 NAV 2 COI INDICATORS AILERON DIRECTIONAL GYRO COMPUTER A MPLIFIER TURN COORDINATOA Figure Cessna 300A Autopilot, Operating Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2) 1 July 1978...
Page 191 (For proper operation, the aircraft's rudder trim, if so equipped, must be manua.lly trimmed befare the autopilot is engaged. 14. A/P SWITCH - Turns autopilot ON or OFF. Figure 1. Cessna 300A Autopilot, Operating Controls and Indicators (Sheet 2 of 2) l July 1978...
Page 192 PILOT'S OPERATINO HANDBOOK CESSNA 300A AUTOPILOT (TYPE AF-395A) SUPPLEMENT SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS The following autopilot !imitation must be adhered to: BEFORE TAKE-OFF AND LANDING: 1. A/P ON-OFF Switch -- OFF. SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PRO€EDURES TO OVERRIDE THE AUTOPILOT: Airplane Control Wheel -- ROTATE as required to override autopi...
Page 193 CESSNA 300A AUTOPILOT PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK (TYPE AF-395A) SUPPLEMENT INFLIGHT WINGS LEVELING: 1. Airplane Rudder Trim -- ADJUST for zero slip ("Ball" centered on Turn Coordinator). PULL-TURN Knob -- CENTER and · p uLL out. A/P ON-OFF Switch -- ON.
Page 194 CESSNA 300A AUTOPILOT PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK (TYPE AF-395A) SUPPLEMENT Heading Selector Knob -- ROTA TE bug to selected course (VOR or localizer - inbound or outbound as appropriate). Directional Gyro --SET for magnetic heading. NAV INT Button -- PUSH. HI SENS Button -- PUSH for localizer and "close-in" omni inter...
Page 195 NAV receiver, the associated glide slope frequency is selected automati cally. Operation of the Cessna. 400 Glide Slope system is controlled by the associated navigation s r steni. The functions and indications of typical series glide slope indicators are pictured and described in Figure 1. The series glide slope indicators shown in Figure 1 depict typica.l indications...
Page 196 CESSNA 400 GLIDE SLOPE PILOT'S OPERA TING HANDBOOK (TYPE R-443B) SUPPLEMENT TYPICAL 300 SERIES GLIDE SLOPE INDICATORS GLIDE SLOPE DEVIATION POINTER - Indicates devia tion from normal glide slope. GLIDE SLOPE "OFF" OR "GS"- FLAG - When visible, indicates unreliable glide slope signal or improperly operating equipment.
Page 199 (the test position is a lamp test function only). 5. LIGHT DIMMING CONTROL (BRT) - The large, outer control provides light dimming for the marker lights. Clockwise rotation increases light intensity. Figure 1. Cessna 400 Marker Beacon Operating Controls and Indicator Lights 1 July 1978...
Page 200 CESSNA 400 MARKER BEACON PlLOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK (TYPE R-402A) SUPPLEMENT SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS There is no change to the airplane !imitations when this avionic equipment is installed. SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES There is no change to the airplane emergency procedures when this avionic equipment is installed.
Page 201 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LISl' EQUIPMENT ll-ST • The following equipment list is a comprehensive list of all Cessna equipment available for this airplane. A'separate equipment list of item_ s installed in your specific airplane is provided in your aircraft file. The foliowing list and the specific list for your airplane have a similar order of listing.

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